Panasonic AG-DV2500 User Manual

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This unit uses consumables or components that will wear off. If a worn-out or deteriorated component
continues to be used, it may cause the unit to break down. To prevent this, please perform daily mainte-
nance using the head-cleaning tape. With the head-cleaning tape alone, however, the entire tape-winding
mechanism cannot be completely cleaned.
Please perform regular maintenance of the components as shown below.

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The tasks of maintenance involved are similar to that of replacing the engine oil or tire of a car.
Depending on the number of usage hours, please clean, inspect or replace the components as follows:

— : Inspection

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: Cleaning, inspection and

adjustment

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: Cleaning and inspection;

Replacement if necessary

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: Replacement

— : Inspection

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: Cleaning, inspection and

adjustment

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: Cleaning and inspection;

Replacement if necessary

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: Replacement

: You can check the drum usage time via the hour meter display.

For details, please refer to page 65, “Checking the hour meter”.

: For details on the maintenance plan and fee, please consult with your

nearest PANASONIC-authorized service agent.

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● Recording or playing back with a stained head

will result in block noise or disrupted sound.
Please perform regular head cleaning to main-
tain superior image and sound quality.

● For information on how to use the head cleaning

tape and the relevant precautions, please refer
to page 8, “Precautions on the use of cleaning
tape”.

● If dust adheres on the head, “HEAD CLEANING

REQUIRED!” will be displayed on the monitor
when this unit plays a tape.

Block noise

Drum assembly (including head)

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Head cleaner

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Tape guide, roller

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Reel disk, tension bands

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